Golf & Golf Courses

Nestled in the rolling hills outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Oakmont Country Club often ranks amont the top 5 golf courses in America, and has hosted more major championships that any other golf course in the nation.

Overview of some of Pittsburgh and southwestern Pennsylvania's best golf courses, both public and private, plus tips for improving your game and links to golf courses and associations.

This unusual golf course, located in White Sulfer Springs, WV, has been restored to 1884 condition, complete with 1884 rules, hickory-shafted clubs and no bags or carts. A flock of 36 sheep which roam the course helping to keep the fairways "mowed" also present a unique challenge to golfers.

A beautifully maintained 18 hole public golf course located in Elizabeth Township, Allegheny County, approximately 20 miles southeast of Pittsburgh.

Nestled high in the mountains in northern West Virginia this par 72 offers a unique design of 6 par fives, 6 par fours and 6 par threes, with the par threes being among the most challenging you'll play anywhere.

Two 18-hole golf courses are open everyday except Christmas at this public course in Elizabeth, PA.

This golf course in North Huntingdon, PA offers some of the best public course greens in Western Pennsylvania.

Enjoy 36 holes and a driving range at this public golf course in Belle Vernon, PA, south of Pittsburgh.

Enjoy country club golf course conditions in the scenic, country atmosphere of the Ligonier Valley, just 60 minutes east of Pittsburgh. One of the best public courses in Western PA.

This course, located 88 miles north of Pittsburgh, is the oldest golf course in continuous use in the U.S.

This tourism site offers information on a wide variety of golf courses in Northwestern PA, plus affordable golf packages.

Web site of the Pennsylvania Golf Course Owners, an association of over 170 golf courses and driving ranges, most of which are open to the public.

The Grandview Golf Club in Braddock offers spectacular views from almost every hole.

A full-service, non-profit statewide golf association, whose purpose is to represent, promote and serve the best interests of golf in Pennsylvania.

Golf news and reviews from the Pittsburgh Tribune Review.

This annual charitable 4-day golf and community event sponsored by the Mario Lemieux Foundation takes place each year at Nevillewood. The main objective is to raise money for cancer research and other medical research initiatives.

This world-class resort in the beautiful Laurel Mountains offers two rounds of great golf. The Links course is a traditional Scottish design that beckons to both the serious and novice golfers. Mystic Rock, designed by the legendary Pete Dye, is an ultimate challenge and has received accolades nationwide.

Hours, fees and rules for this Allegheny County owned golf course.

One of the newest Pittsburgh area golf courses, Olde Stonewall has already made quite an impression. The spectacular vistas, rushing waterfalls and dramatic bunkering are only part of what earned it the honor of #1 Public Golf Club in PA by GolfDigest magazine.

A Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Web site which promotes Pennsylvania golf courses as the "perfect destination for a fabulous golf getaway." Includes information on over 500 PA golf courses as well as area attractions, lodging and other tourist info.

News, reviews and a guide to area golf courses from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

The PPWGN provides area women with an organized network of golf outings.

A country club course open to the public in Gibsonia, PA.

An upscale, daily fee golf course with a country club feel. Located in Midway, PA, near the Pittsburgh International Airport.

This challenging public course in Elizabeth, PA is well-kept and a good value.

Hours, fees and rules for this Allegheny County owned golf course.

This easy-to-use, point and click map from the Tribune Review makes it easy to find a golf course near you.

Outstanding course design and luxury facilities make this public course in Blairsville, PA a favorite.